Chapter 351 The Queen Mother is always taking the blame
After the imperial examination, there were not many people left. Some were from big families, some were from small families. In short, they were either powerful or rich.
There are basically no rural civilians.
An Jiu followed the emperor to read memorials, and she had some understanding of the situations in various places. In some remote areas, there were only a few people who could read in a county, let alone come to the capital to take the imperial examinations.
That would require a huge amount of manpower, material and financial support, and most people would not even be able to get enough food and clothing.
There's nothing we can do, reality is just so cruel.
Kings, princes, generals and ministers really have guts.
At least there is one at this stage.
But don't be in a hurry, everything needs to be done slowly.
The emperor looked at those who had passed the exam, and asked An Jiu to come and see as well. An Jiu saw the fourth son Yao from the Duke of Yingguo, the third son Li from the Marquis of Dingyuan, and others from some big families.
The emperor asked, "What did you find?"
An Jiu said: "They are all from big families."
The emperor smiled and said, "Yes, some of these people are second sons or illegitimate sons in their families."
The second son of the legitimate wife can rely on the family for a living, but the second son of the illegitimate wife is only slightly better than a servant in the family and will never have a chance to make a name for himself.
If one is favored and has a good relationship with the mistress and her son, he can still make a living. If one is not favored, he may be driven out in the future.
The emperor said: "Although these people are from big families, they may not be of the same mind as their families."
After all, everything in the family is in the hands of the eldest son. They are the oppressed party. If they want to stand out and consolidate their foundation, they can only rely on the emperor.
The palace examination will be held in a few days.
The emperor looked through everyone's articles.
He has already selected some of his favorite people, and like the emperor, he wants to keep them and use them in the future. Those who seem stubborn will be sent elsewhere to sit on the bench.
The emperor wants someone who is absolutely loyal and capable to him.
"What do you think of Mr. Li San?"
An Jiu asked: "The one with mutton skewers?"
Emperor: "I don't like Marquis Dingyuan."
This family is too smart. As an emperor, he likes people who stand on his side, rather than neutral people who do not take sides to protect themselves.
In the eyes of the emperor, loyalty is more important than talent.
No matter how talented a person is, the emperor will not want him.
He will never use anyone from Dingyuan Marquis' family in the future.
However, Li San's article touched the emperor's heart. It can be seen that this man is smart and talented, and he is indeed a talented person.
An Jiu didn't know Li San, so she couldn't make any comment.
The emperor said casually: "I will observe and watch it for a while."
He didn't mind sharing the contents of these memorials with An Jiu at all, anyway...
Xiaojiu’s brain…
hehe……
On the day of the palace examination, the emperor got up early and left.
An Jiu and Xiao Qiu went to the Imperial Household Department to get something. Tian Qin, the general manager of the Imperial Household Department, knew Xiao Qiu and perhaps there was some other intention. An Jiu didn't want to get involved, so he left and left time for them.
The yard was quiet. Some of the grass had turned green and looked so furry that it made people happy.
An Jiu waited for a while, and then a little eunuch came running over.
"Aunt An, Sister Xiaoqiu said she's waiting for you at the rockery."
An Jiu and Xiao Qiu usually gathered there, so she didn't think much about it, and naturally didn't notice that there was a person staring at her coldly behind the rockery...
The rockery was quiet. An Jiu called Xiao Qiu's name several times but didn't see anyone. She was about to go behind the rockery to look for her when she saw a shadow behind her, slowly approaching her...
An Jiu turned back suddenly.
"Xiao Qiu, it's you. You scared me." An Jiu patted his chest.
Xiao Qiu came over and said with a smile: "Let's go, it's time to go back."
After they left, Tian Qin came out from behind the rockery. Behind him, two eunuchs pressed a man to the ground.
Tian Qin looked at the man coldly: "Little Lianzi."
Xiao Lianzi looked at Tian Qin with resentment.
Tian Qin asked: "Who instructed you?"
Xiao Lianzi said: "No one ordered me to do that. I just don't like that palace maid."
Tian Qin was amused by this reason.
"That's not a good reason. It doesn't convince me." Tian Qin paused. "If you don't tell me, then I can only send you to see Doctor Jiang. He complained about the Minister of Justice yesterday... It was so deserted."
When he heard the words of Imperial Physician Jiang and the Ministry of Punishment, Xiao Lianzi's body trembled slightly.
His eyes rolled and he said loudly, "It was the Queen Mother who ordered me to do it."
Tian Qin smiled.
“That’s a good reason.”
Xiao Lianzi thought he believed it, but he didn't expect Tian Qin to say, "But I'm from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Regardless of all this, I still have to send you to see Doctor Jiang."
Xiao Lianzi opened his eyes wide in horror.
Jiang Sheng is idle.
Jiang Sheng smiled when he saw the people Tian Qin brought over.
"Assassinate Xiaojiu?" He asked with interest, "Did you succeed?"
He actually hoped that he would succeed, so that his cousin could become a cold-blooded emperor without weaknesses, instead of being like he is now, a tyrant whose mind was completely bewitched by women.
"No." Tian Qin always felt that Jiang Sheng looked quite regretful.
Jiang Sheng was indeed very sorry.
He glanced at Xiao Lianzi.
What a useless piece of trash.
"Who ordered this?" Jiang Sheng asked.
There are still such brave people in the palace now, which makes him admire them very much.
He doesn't have the courage.
Tian Qin said: "He said it was the Queen Mother."
Jiang Sheng opened his eyes wide: "Okay, okay, okay."
He said "yes" three times in a row.
The Queen Mother is truly the best scapegoat in the palace.
Really, if Jiang Sheng wanted to kill someone, he would definitely ask the Queen Mother to take the blame.
As for interrogating Xiao Lianzi...
How could it be more interesting than interrogating the Queen Mother?
The Queen Mother was enjoying the sun when she saw Jiang Sheng coming with his men in a menacing manner.
She had a bad feeling.
"Doctor Jiang, is there anything wrong?" asked the Queen Mother.
Jiang Sheng talked about Xiao Lianzi.
"Empress Dowager, this person is from your palace. You'd better give an explanation, otherwise..."
Jiang Sheng smiled.
He has disliked the Queen Mother for a long time. Traitors like the Queen Mother and Prince Ruyang should be killed.
My cousin is so kind.
The Queen Mother was stunned when she heard Jiang Sheng's words.
She looked confused: "Who is Xiao Lianzi?"
Who on earth made her take the blame?
The Queen Mother was really going to be pissed off.
I almost thought that the emperor was looking for an excuse to kill her.
"Doctor Jiang, I have no reason to kill anyone." The Queen Mother was afraid that the blame would be put on her.
"Empress Dowager, this person is in your palace..."
Jiang Sheng implied that he would not listen to what the Queen Mother said. Since the person is in your palace, you are the one to blame.
The Queen Mother quickly asked someone to investigate this damn little Lianzi.
There are so many people in her palace.
After Wang Decai died, the empress dowager liked to put some young and good-looking eunuchs into the palace to please the eye. Who knew that they would cause trouble?
The Queen Mother felt that the eunuchs were unlucky for her.
Fortunately, the results came out soon.
"Empress Dowager, I saw Xiao Lianzi secretly hiding food and sending it to Concubine De." A little palace maid said in a low voice.
"Defei?" The Queen Mother paused, and she suddenly thought of something.
"Doctor Jiang, Concubine De must have held a grudge against her and ordered Xiao Lianzi to do this."
Jiang Sheng also suspected Concubine De.
If the empress dowager was really tired of living, she should send someone to kill the emperor instead of Xiaojiu.
Xiaojiu was just a little palace maid, and the Queen Mother really looked down on her.
Last year, Concubine De sent someone to assassinate Xiaojiu once. Women have terrible jealousy.
Judging from how much the cousin liked Xiaojiu, the emperor would be very sad if Xiaojiu died.
Jiang Sheng said to the Queen Mother: "Some people are living well, but they insist on seeking death. It's really hard to understand."
Queen Mother: "..."
She only breathed a sigh of relief after Jiang Sheng took his men away.
He cursed Concubine De as a fool.
Harming others and yourself.
In the future, when she marries Prince Ruyang, she must be careful not to marry such a fool.
The Queen Mother looked at the little palace maid who had just spoken and decided to reward her well so that she would bring good luck to the palace maid.
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